Apple launches Rs 13,000 buyback scheme for iPhone 5C and iPhone 4S
Apple has started pursuing Indian market quite aggressively and has launched a buyback scheme for the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 4S. Apple will be offering about Rs 13,0000 discount on the mentioned devices which will make them way more accessible for the masses. Read on to check the list of devices that will be applicable for the schemes.
New Delhi: Once upon a time, India was a market Apple could be least bothered about. But a change of tide took place with rising competition from Rivals like Samsung and Google forced Apple to cut their margins and enter India. Now Apple is bringing out all the aggression in its sales strategies to generate volumes here.
To boost the sales of its recently launched iPhone and the classic iPhone 4S, the company has brought out a new buyback scheme. In this scheme, you can bring back your old smartphone and get a discount of up to Rs 13,000.
Dealers who have confirmed the scheme, have further notified that only some specific smartphones like Blackberry Z10, Q10, iPhone 4 8GB & 16 GB, Nokia Lumia 925, HTC Desire 500, Desire 600, One Mini, One Dual SIM, Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 & 6.3, S4 Mini, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 2, Note 3, and Sony’s devices like Xperia C, Xperia Z1 and Xperia UItra.
If you are planning to avail the deal, make sure that the smartphone you take to the store is in working condition. Valuation will be even better if you can provide all the accessories with the phone.
To lure dealers, a commission of Rs 2000 per device has been set aside.
If your devices avails maximum valuation, you will get the new iPhone 5C’s 16 GB variant which is tagged for Rs 41,900, at Rs 28,900. Similarly, the 8 GB variant of iPhone 4S can be availed for Rs 18,500 instead of the original price of Rs 31,500.
The scheme makes a good sense since the second hand pieces of the above mentioned smartphones usually do not fetch such good price. However, you need to rush to avail this scheme as there is no information on till when the scheme is valid.